Finding the Third Proportional to 299,632 and 641,910
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,632 and 641,910 is: 1,375,181.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,632 : 641,910 = 641,910 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,632/641,910 = 641,910/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,632x = 641,910 × 641,910 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,632x = 412,048,448,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 412,048,448,100/299,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,375,181.72
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